How much funding does Beef Challenge provide?

Beef Challenge provides Up to $16,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Beef Challenge?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Beef Challenge?

Eligible applicants: High school seniors.

How often is Beef Challenge offered?

Beef Challenge runs on an annual cycle.

Beef Challenge

Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to $16,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school seniors

Other requirements

Must be exhibiting in the junior beef heifer show

Overview

Geographic Scope: Texas

Focus Areas: Junior beef exhibition and competition

Overview:
High school seniors exhibiting in the junior beef heifer show may be eligible to compete in this contest that awards scholarships up to $16,000.

Eligibility:

High school seniors
Must be exhibiting in the junior beef heifer show

What Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 10
Total given: $370K
Median grant: $34K
Range: $5,500–$103K

By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Fort Worth, TX; Lago Vista, TX; Austin, TX.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.